Overview
This fully remote role oversees the settlement team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of case settlements. Responsibilities include workflow management, quality control, team development, and cross-functional collaboration with attorneys, finance, and operations to maximize client satisfaction and firm profitability.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily settlement operations and manage team workloads
- Ensure settlement packets, disbursements, liens, and closing statements are accurate and timely
- Monitor case progression from resolution through final payout
- Enforce compliance with firm policies, regulatory standards, and ethical requirements
- Serve as an escalation point for complex settlement issues
- Coach, train, and develop settlement staff through performance management and mentoring
- Track KPIs and productivity metrics; report trends and improvement opportunities to leadership
- Partner with attorneys, finance, and leadership to optimize settlement processes
- Maintain quality assurance standards and conduct regular audits of files
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in legal settlements, personal injury, or litigation support
- Prior supervisory or team lead experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of lien resolution, settlement statements, and case funding
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in case management and financial systems
- Strong communication skills—written and verbal
- Ability to think critically, prioritize effectively, and execute with speed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a fast-growing or high-volume environment
- Comfort with ambiguity and evolving systems
- Experience in legal, professional services, or client-centric organizations
Compensation & Benefits
Pay range: 76,500 - 95,600 USD per year (Mississippi)
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
Location
Fully remote. Pay range is listed for Mississippi.